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- About
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- Email Address
- clare.bond@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 273492
- Office Address
Department of Geology and Geophysics, School of Geosciences, Meston Building, Aberdeen Univeristy Aberdeen AB24 3UE UK
- School/Department
- School of Geosciences
Biography
I am an Earth Scientist interested in global interactions of Earth processes and people. My research activities aim to achieve impact on and accelerate our energy transition to net zero.
I am Chief Scientist for the NERC led UKRI Carbon Storage Research Facility scoping study funded by the UKRI infrastructure fund; and a member of CoRWM (Committee on Radioactive Waste Management). I co-direct eRock, an open access resource of virtual outcrop models in conjunction with former PhD student Adam Cawood and the Fold-Thrust Research Group with colleague Rob Butler. I am a Director of Scottish Carbon Capture and Storage (SCCS). For the remaining 40% of my time I focus on research across a range of topics: including how the crust deforms as a result of natural and anthropogenic processes, investigating uncertainties and human biases in subjective data interpretation and links between society and science. These research areas link to contemporary challenges including; carbon storage, communication of science, understanding and communicating scientific uncertainty, geothermal energy, and radioactive waste disposal.
I gained a first class degree from the University of Leeds followed by a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. I then worked across a range of sectors and interests from conservation and policy to technical consulting and academia. I have been at the University of Aberdeen, since 2010. In 2020 I was selected for the Homeward Bound global leadership initiative for Women in Science Technology Engineering, Maths and Medicine. I am one of 100 women from across the globe that together form Homeward Bound's Team 6. The 12 month leadership programme culminates in a voyage to Antarctica (currently delayed due to the COVID pandemic). I have set-up 'Breaking the Ice Ceiling' where I blog about the experience and talk to women leading global change on the breaking the ice ceiling podcast.
- Research
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Research Overview
My research interests are broad spanning uncertainty analysis through to structural modelling.
- Uncertainty analysis of the interpretation of seismic image data.
- Structural modelling to inform interpretations and make predictions of strain and fractures.
- Fold-thrust geometries and formation damage.
- The role of fluids in the crust and deformation, fluid, rock interactions; particularly for carbon capture and storage (CCS), but with interests in radioactive waste disposal, geothermal energy and hydrogen storage.
- Model building from seismic image data and outcrop informtaion to build models, including the creation of virtual outcrops from LiDAR and photogrammetry.
- Perceptions and differences in expert opinion related to climate change and unconventional resources.
- The use of social media in scientific engagement and inquiry.
Current Research
Structural Geology - I co-direct the industry funded consortium the Fold-Thrust Research Group, with Rob Butler. The group investigates uncertainties in interpretations for fold-thrust belts, fold thrust belt evolution, characteristics and fore-limb deformation. We often work collaboratively with Mark Cooper (Calgary). PhD students include Lauren Kedar funded through the NERC Oil and Gas CDT who is investigating strain partitioning and deformation styles in multi-layers and applying Raman Specroscopy techniques in collaboration with David Muirhead to determine thermal maturity. Ramy Abdallah, also funded through the NERC Oil and Gas CDT is investigating uncertainty in the interpretation of fold-thrust structures to inform machine learning algorithms. Phoebe Sleath funded through the GeoNetZero CDT is working in partnership with NAGRA (Swiss National Cooperative for Radioactive Waste Disposal). The Fold-Thrust Research Group tweets on @FoldThrust. PhD student Kinglsey Chiadikobi is working on seismic data from the Eastern Mediterranean investigating fault patterns.
Uncertainty in Interpretation - A significant part of my research worked has investigated Interpretational Uncertainty, focusing on areas of structural complexity, this work has been funded by Scottish Enterprise, NERC, BGS, and several companies, most recently Total in a collaboration with Florian Wellmann (Aachen) and Guillaume Caumon (Nancy). Between August 2018 and December 2019 I worked on a project funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh to investigate the psychologies of seismic image interpretation with Ben Tatler.
Sub-surface Fluid Pathways - I have been working on aspects of carbon capture and storage for several years, particularly focusing on the structural controls of fluid migration in the sub-surface. This started with work on fracture controlled fluid flow at the InSalah CCS project and has lead to a series of research projects including a UKCCSRC funded project investigating natural CO2 flux along a fault in South Africa. Completed PhD student Roy Ponfa Bitrus worked on 4D seimsic data from Sleipner to map the CO2 pathways using seismic attribute analysis, whilst Ali Jihad, using similar methodologies, has investigated the genesis of natural gas chimmneys in the Loyal Field, OffShore West Shetland. Between 2017 and 2019 I lead input into the ACT Acorn project on geological site characteristaion for potential storage sites in the UK. This EU project completed in February 2019 and brought together University partners across the UK (Liverpool, Edinburgh, Heriott Watt and Aberdeen) with Bellona and Raboud University, and was led by Pale-Blue Dot. I am currently chair of the steering committee for the scoping project for a UKRI CO2 Storage Test Bed. In 2021 a GeoNetZero CDT funded PhD student will be working with Adrian Hartley and myself on low enthalpy geothermal energy.
eRock - eRock launched in 2018 is a virtual geology project jointly led with former PhD student Adam Cawood. eRock aims to provide 3D virtual outcrops for fellow researchers, educational institutions and the general public. eRock tweets on @eRocktweets
Knowledge Exchange
Breaking the Ice Ceiling www.breakingtheiceceiling.com
In 2020 I applied for and was accepted on Homeward Bound a global initiative to increase the influence and impact of women leading with a Science Technology Engineering, Maths and medicine (STEMM) background in making decisions that shape the future of our planet. I will be part of TeamHB6. Starting in March 2021 I joined 100 other women from around the globe on a 12 month leadership programme that culminates in 2022 with a journey to Antarctica, global pandemic allowing. I want to use the opportunity to elevate women in STEMM and their active leadership in making positive World change. You can follow my journey on the breaking the ice ceiling webpage, where I am blogging about the experience, fundraising and have a podcast of conversations with Women Changing the World. If you want to find out more get in touch.
- Publications
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The importance of structural model availability on seismic interpretation
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 97, pp. 161-171Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing laterally compatible cross sections to infer fault growth and linkage models in foreland thrust belts
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 96, pp. 102-117Contributions to Journals: ArticlesGeochronological challenges posed by continuously developing tectonometamorphic systems: insights from Rb–Sr mica ages from the Cycladic Blueschist Belt, Syros (Greece)
Journal of Metamorphic Geology, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 197-211Contributions to Journals: ArticlesImpact of seismic image quality on fault interpretation uncertainty
GSA Today, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 4-10Contributions to Journals: ArticlesStructural validation as an input into seismic depth conversion to decrease assigned structural uncertainty
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 95, pp. 32-47Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2016.12.007
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/9761/1/SG_D_16_00079_accepted.pdf
Defining the 3D geometry of thin shale units in the Sleipner reservoir using seismic attributes
Marine and Petroleum Geology, vol. 78, pp. 405-425Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIncreasing the quality of seismic interpretation
Interpretation, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. T395-T402Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1190/INT-2015-0218.1
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7396/1/int_2015_0218_2E1.pdf
Industrial Structural Geology: Principles, Techniques and Integration
Geological Society of London, London. 267 pagesBooks and Reports: Books- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP421.0
Simulation of seismic events induced by CO2 injection at In Salah, Algeria
Earth and Planetary Science Letters, vol. 426, pp. 118-129Contributions to Journals: ArticlesInfluence of structural position on fracture networks in the Torridon Group, Achnashellach fold and thrust belt, NW Scotland
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 74, pp. 64-80Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0191814115000589/1-s2.0-S0191814115000589-main.pdf?_tid=bc3550b2-d13f-11e4-a26b-00000aab0f6c&acdnat=1427103419_46f7f236a5beda75ba4fa8e9eb0907f0
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2015.03.001
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4360/1/Watkins_butler_bond_healy2015_JSG.pdf
Uncertainty in Structural Interpretation: Lessons to be learnt
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 74, pp. 185-200Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAppraisal of fracture sampling methods and a new workflow to characterise heterogeneous fracturing at outcrop
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 72, pp. 67-82Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIndustrial structural geology: principles, techniques and integration : an introduction
Special Publication - Geological Society of London, vol. 421, pp. 1-5Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP421.15
Interpretational variability of structural traps: implications for exploration risk and volume uncertainty
Special Publication - Geological Society of London, vol. 421, pp. 7-27Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP421.13
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/9506/1/Richards_et_al_2015.pdf
Structural model creation: the impact of data type and creative space on geological reasoning and interpretation
Special Publication - Geological Society of London, vol. 421, pp. 83-97Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIdentifying multiple detachment horizons and an evolving thrust history through cross-section restoration and appraisal in the Moine Thrust Belt, NW Scotland
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 66, pp. 1-10Contributions to Journals: ArticlesLife-cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from unconventional gas in Scotland
ClimateXChange. 87 pages.Other Contributions: Other Contributions- [ONLINE] http://www.climatexchange.org.uk/files/7814/0853/5471/Life-cycle_Assessment_of_Greenhouse_Gas_Emissions_from_Unconventional_Gas_in_Scotland_Full_Report.pdf
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/11194/1/Life_cycle_Assessment_of_Greenhouse_Gas_Emissions_from_Unconventional_Gas_in_Scotland_Full_Report_Updated_8.Dec.14.pdf
Maps are interpretations
52 Things You Should Know About Geology. Hall, M. (ed.). Agile Libre, pp. 54-55, 2 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] http://www.agilelibre.com
Calculating the effects of stress on fracture anisotropy and CO2 flow vectors
Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.20131586
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The influence of fracture anisotropy on CO2 flow
Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 40, no. 7, pp. 1284-1289Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/GRL.50313
Preface: Structural balancing at the start of the 21st century: 100 years since Chamberlin
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 41, pp. 1-5Contributions to Journals: Editorials- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2012.03.010
Evolutionary understanding is the key to interpretation
52 Things You Should Know About Geophysics. Hall, M., Bianco, E., Turner, K. (eds.). Agile Libre, pp. 26-27, 2 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] http://ageo.co/52geophysics
Recognize conceptual uncertainty and bias
52 Things You Should Know About Geophysics. Hall, M., Bianco, E., Turner, K. (eds.). Agile Libre, pp. 66-67, 2 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] http://ageo.co/52geophysics
Beyond map view: teaching the conceptualisation and visualisation of geology through 3D and 4D geological models
Planet, vol. 25, pp. 7-15Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] http://journals.heacademy.ac.uk/toc/plan/25
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.11120/plan.2012.00250007
What makes an expert effective at interpreting seismic images?
Geology, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 75-78Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/G32375.1
Do experts use idealised structural models?: Insights from a deepwater fold-thrust belt
Journal of Structural Geology, vol. 33, pp. 51-58Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2010.10.002
Characterisation of the Krechba CO2 storage site: critical elements controlling injection performance
Energy Procedia, vol. 4, pp. 4672-4679Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.428
When there isn’t a right answer: interpretation and reasoning, key skills for 21st century geoscience
International Journal of Science Education, vol. 33, no. 5, pp. 629-652Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500691003660364
Structural models: Optimizing risk analysis by understanding conceptual uncertainty
First Break, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 65-71Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] http://fb.eage.org/content.php?id=28406
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/1365-2397.2008006
Structural Secrets: mining software
Materials World, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 35-37Contributions to Journals: Articles"Mapping mountains" - Celebrating science through cultural heritage: Reflections on curating an exhibition of 1880s geological maps
Elements, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 140-141Contributions to Journals: ArticlesFabric anisotropy controls faulting in the continental crust
Journal of the Geological Society , vol. 165, no. 2, pp. 449-452Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/0016-76492007-129
What do you think this is?: "Conceptual uncertainty" In geoscience interpretation
GSA Today, vol. 17, no. 11, pp. 4-10Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAT01711A.1
Co-axial horizontal stretching within extending orogens: The exhumation of HP rocks on Syros (Cyclades) revisited
Geological Society Special Publications , vol. 272, pp. 203-222Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.SP.2007.272.01.12
Knowledge Transfer in a digital world: field data acquisition, uncertainty, visualisation, and data management.
Geosphere, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 568-576Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/GES00094.1
Understanding bias: An example of 'concept uncertainty' in seismic interpretation
Society of Petroleum Engineers: 69th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2007 - "Securing the Future" 5. Society of Petroleum Engineers pp. 2882-2886 , 5 pages.Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Other ContributionsVertical stretching and crustal thickening at Nanga Parbat, Pakistan Himalaya: a model for distributed continental deformation during mountain building
Tectonics, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 9 1-108Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2001TC901022